In today's technologically advanced times, there is great temptation to search for scholarly information on the Internet. Though it is possible to locate valid and reliable information on the Internet, it is easier said than done.
In this assignment, you will review the criteria and explore strategies that can be used to locate credible and scholarly information through the Internet.
Part 1:
Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research and read about the assignment topic. In a minimum of 200 words, post your response to the following:
- What criteria should be considered when locating credible information through the Internet? Discuss at least 2-3 key criteria.
- What are some of the key red flags that indicate that a website might not be a credible source? Discuss at least 2-3 key points that might indicate a red flag.
Part 2:
- Applying your suggestions from Part 1 of this discussion, locate at least two credible websites related to Human Services research. Based on the insights gained, discuss ways in which a human services researcher can make contributions to research within the social science field, which are different from those made by researchers in other areas of social research.
- Now, take a look at your community or the society as a whole. Discuss 2-3 human services problems that you have experienced or witnessed. On the basis of these problems, brainstorm 2-3 research questions that could lead to research for addressing or better understanding these issues.
Discussion board 2 along with 3 references
Your textbook covers both quantitative and qualitative research designs in detail, both of which contain valuable design strategies. However, a third design strategy that can be very useful is the mixed-methods design, in which the researcher combines both the quantitative and qualitative techniques in a single study.
In this assignment, you will review the mixed-methods approach to understand its application in human services.
Tasks:
Search the Internet to learn more about the mixed-methods design strategy. In a minimum of 200 words, post your responses to the following:
- Share what you have learned about the mixed-methods strategy, including the strengths and weaknesses of this type of research design.
- Explain whether you would prefer using the mixed-methods methodology if you go on to conduct human services research one day. Why or why not?
Locate a research study in which a mixed-methods design was used and address the following:
- How were the quantitative and qualitative techniques employed in the study?
- Why do you think the researcher chose a mixed-methods study over a complete quantitative or qualitative design? If you were the researcher, would you have also chosen to use the mixed-methods design? Why or why not?